Kelp Experiment Flashcard

Front

What is the benefit of coloration in aquatic environments?

Back

Blending in with water when viewed from top or bottom.

Front

Which animal phylum has bilateral symmetry and secretes a calcium carbonate shell?

Back

Mollusc

Front

What is the adaptation of dense bones in swimming birds?

Back

Less buoyancy for swimming birds like penguins.

Front

What characteristics classify an animal as Arthropoda?

Back

Hard exoskeleton, jointed appendages, bilateral symmetry, and clustered sense organs.

Front

What type of scales are known for their rough texture in certain fish?

Back

Placoid scales.

Front

Define bilateral symmetry.

Back

A body plan in which the left and right sides are mirror images of each other.

Front

What is camouflage?

Back

A method of hiding by blending in with the environment.

Front

What is the function of a calcium carbonate shell in molluscs?

Back

To protect their soft bodies from predators.

Front

What are jointed appendages?

Back

Limbs that are segmented and can bend at the joints, allowing for movement.

Front

What is the significance of having a hard exoskeleton?

Back

It provides protection and support for the body.